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PhD Program Understanding core competencies and mechanisms in the development and prevention of problem behaviour and poor mental health in the adolescent and early adult yearsJoin to apply for the PhD Program Understanding core competencies and mechanisms in the development and prevention of problem behaviour and poor mental health in the adolescent and early adult years role at Monash UniversityPhD Program Understanding core competencies and mechanisms in the development and prevention of problem behaviour and poor mental health in the adolescent and early adult yearsJoin to apply for the PhD Program Understanding core competencies and mechanisms in the development and prevention of problem behaviour and poor mental health in the adolescent and early adult years role at Monash UniversityJob No.: 680087Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street, RichmondEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 3-year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration: There are various scholarships offered by Monash University to support students undertaking Research Doctorate degrees. To find out more, visit www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarshipsBe inspired, every dayDrive your own learning at one of the worlds top 80 universitiesTake your career in exciting, rewarding directionsAbout The ProjectThe prevalence of problem behaviours (drug, alcohol and antisocial behaviour) and mental health disorders rapidly increases during adolescence before peaking in early adulthood. With approximately 25% of the worlds population comprising adolescents (1.9 billion persons), and the prevalence of these behaviours currently at pandemic levels, understanding how to prevent these issues from developing in adolescence is critical to international global health.This project will build on the ideas and concepts from Positive Youth Development (PYD) literature and classical Greek philosophy (Eudaimonia), which argue that civic and social engagement can be used to develop important social and emotional competencies. These competencies help adolescents to negotiate critical risk factors that emerge in the adolescent years to prevent the development of problem behaviours and poor mental health.This project will use Australian, US (Washington) and other national, international longitudinal studies, and administrative data sets, to examine the mechanisms and processes of key social and emotional core competencies that can be cultivated in schools, communities and homes to prevent problem behaviour and mental ill-health.It is expected the project will lead to the development of systemic and targeted interventions to improve local and global health.Turning Point and Monash UniversityThe successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary cohort of researchers and students based at Turning Point, Australias leading national addiction treatment, training and research centre, based in Melbourne, Australia. For more information about the important work that Turning Point does, please visit the website.Turning Point is affiliated with Eastern Health Clinical School, within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (MNHS) at Monash University, and undertakes close collaborative work with the Monash Addiction Research Centre (MARC).Monash University is a member of Australias Group of Eight coalition, and is internationally recognized for excellence in research and teaching as one of the world''s top 80 universities. Embedded in an ecosystem of health, academia and industry, it delivers the research outcomes, skilled workforce, technology and partnerships to improve human health locally and globally.Supervisory teamThis project will be supervised by Dr Bosco Rowland.Dr Bosco Rowland is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University and a Statistician at Turning Point. His work has predominantly focused on designing and evaluating health behaviour interventions, randomised control trials and longitudinal studies. As a registered psychologist, he has focused primarily on the behaviours of alcohol consumption, smoking, illicit drug use, mental health, and healthy eating.Eligibility RequirementsThis opportunity is available to domestic and international students. Candidates will need to fulfil the Monash University minimum requirements for admission to a PhD detailed here: www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum.How To ApplyFor general instructions on how to apply for roles at Monash, please refer to ''How to apply for Monash Jobs''.To express your interest in this scholarship and PhD research opportunity, we request candidates provide:A cover letter describing your research interests and why you would like to undertake a PhD (maximum one page)A CV including qualifications, academic achievements, list of publications, work history and referencesA copy of your academic transcript(s)Enquiries: For further information and application details, contact Turning Point Research Support at research-turningpoint@monash.edu.Supporting a diverse workforceFor instructions on how to apply, click on the "Apply" button above for the full position description and instructions on how to apply for Monash jobs.Seniority levelSeniority levelInternshipEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionResearchIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Monash University by 2xGet notified about new Program Specialist jobs in Richmond, Victoria, Australia.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 22 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$106,000 - A$111,000 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 22 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoCarlton, Victoria, AustraliaA$60,000.00-A$65,000.002 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaA$116,094.00-A$116,094.004 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaA$116,094.00-A$116,094.004 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago2026 Trainee Program - Trainee Project ManagerBroadmeadows, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoCaulfield South, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 21 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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